TKZK Wave

Even if one is not familiar with TKZK , there is hardly anyone in audio community who  doesn't know Tin Hifi. This is a well-established name in the audiophile industry and has given smashing hits like T2, T3, T4 etc. TKZK is their new venture that has just started its journey with Wave.

The wave is very decent 1BA and 1DD hybrid design. The product is packaged in a black box with a picture of earphone in the middle and the name of brand and product etched in gold on the top and bottom. The box contains earphones, stock cable, ear-tips and a small carry pouch. The accompanying accessories are not extravagant but that is understandable given its price range. 

The earphones however do have a quality built irrespective of the price tier. The design is simple yet powerful. It comes in 2 colors, grey and blue. The faceplate has a metallic look with wave patterns, it is also encased in resin giving it a shiny appearance. The earpieces are slightly big in size but surprisingly comfortable to wear. The overall look and feel is aesthetically pleasing. This is accompanied by 1.2 m silver plated stock cable. 

Disclaimer: 

I have received  as part of review circle sent by brand in exchange of honest reviews. All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources and is based on my experience with IEMs of similar hardware configurations and price range. 

Sources:

For this review the unit has been paired to A&K SE100 (ES9038 Pro), Shanling M6 (AK4495EQ) and Cayin n5ii without any other amplification on portable setup.

Pros:

1. Neutral to slight bright sound signature

2. Well extended Treble

3. Natural sounding mid range

4. Good quality of bass

5. Decent resolution and micro details

6. Intimate soundstage

Cons:

1. Non Sublime male vocals

2. Incoherency at high volumes

Highs:

The Wave is an example of one of very nicely tuned treble region, there is a slight roll off in the upper treble region giving it a very detailed yet not harsh perspective in the high frequency region. The treble has decent extension and sparkle to it and not at any point its sibilant or harsh to ears specially the electric guitars.

Mids:

Mid-range is very much neutral, slight lift in upper mid-range but not much harsh. The upper mid-range is very much in line with lower treble and it gives very nice clarity and presentation but this suffers a bit at higher volumes. The overall mid-range presentation is very good and so does the detail retrieval in this area. The resolution as of elevated upper mids feels very good. Male vocals sound not at all sublime and recessed where are female vocals shine out very well along with very nice musicality.

Lows:

It is not a bass heavy IEM but the quality of bass is quite nice for the price. I really liked the way bass has been presented on it. Its not bass shy at all and have apt quantity to suit for most of the genres. Overall bass has nice punch to it with natural body and gives compliment to the treble extension. The Sub-bass also have very good extension and gives a decent rumble and authority even though its less in quantity. 

Technicalities: 

The Wave has very good micro contrast, The detail retrieval and resolution is very decent. The overall signature is towards the intimate side. Soundstage is above average. 

Final Verdict:

TKZK Wave to me is very nicely tuned IEM for casual listening. Its very comfortable to ears both design wise and sonically. The treble is well extended still not harsh, the mids are natural and the bass is very nice in terms of quality. The overall signature is neutral towards slight bright side and does pair very well with warm sources.